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Venezianico Arsenale 37vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Arsenale 37
VenezianicoArsenale 37
MSRP $985
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale 3737mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale 3740h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale 37100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Arsenale 37$985
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
37mm
38.9mm
Thickness
9mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
44.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$985
$335

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale 37

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Venezianico Arsenale 37 for its superb execution and value, highlighting its thin 8.95mm case and excellent finishing for its sub-$1000 price. The dynamic dial, featuring Côtes de Genève, is noted as a positive design element. Some owners desire a smaller diameter and half links for the bracelet, and the strap-changing mechanism is described as difficult. One reviewer points out the lack of lume and visible screws fastening the bracelet, while another notes the seconds hand can become invisible under certain lighting conditions. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale 37 highly for its impressive finishing and thin case at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact 37mm case is a notable strength, fitting almost every wrist perfectly. A weakness is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug length, with some finding it too short and others not mentioning it as an issue.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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